Coronavirus

Reading the obits

The spiritual power of unity

Michigan residents protest quarantine rules

Watch: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer responds to protest against the strict quarantine rules she imposed

Is coronavirus a result of China's efforts to compete with US?

Sources say to Fox News that the virus originated in the Wuhan lab as part of China's efforts to demonstrate its capabilities

Live: Coronavirus Task Force Press Briefing

Watch live broadcast of coronavirus briefing from The White House

Government to decide on coronavirus 'exit strategy' tomorrow

3-phase plan seeks to restore workforce to full employment, reopen stores and schools.

Analysis: Israel the safest country from coronavirus

Forbes Economic magazine publishes a study that ranks how 60 countries are dealing with the coronavirus.

Cantor Yitzhak Meir Helfgot: Thank you for praying for my health

Well-known cantor who suffered from coronavirus, releases video thanking those who prayed for his recovery.

Bennett's plan: Back to school business on Sunday

Defense Minister to present plan to begin process of return to normalcy to the Cabinet tomorrow.

Number of coronavirus tests passes 10,000 a day

Health Ministry says number of tests for coronavirus administered in one day for the first time.

Death toll in Israel for coronavirus patients rises to 127

94 year old man passes away at Meir Hospital.

Shipment for 100,000 COVID-19 tests arrives from South Korea

Shipment of reagents for approximately 100,000 COVID-19 tests arrives on a flight from South Korea to Israel.

Jordan bans worship in mosques due to coronavirus outbreak

Jordan announces ban on public worship in mosques during Ramadan in order to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Austrian shops reopen as coronavirus lockdown is loosened

Austria becomes one of the first countries in Europe to loosen lockdown imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus.

'Israelis love money so they ignore anti-coronavirus measures'

PA spokesman claims coronavirus is spreading in PA-assigned areas because Israelis are ignoring the prevention measures.

US: Number of coronavirus cases surpasses 600,000

25,394 deaths from coronavirus recorded in the US as of Tuesday afternoon. New York has the most cases.

Number of coronavirus cases in Israel rises to 12,046

Health Ministry: 12,046 cases of coronavirus in Israel, death toll stands at 123.

Death toll from coronavirus rises to 122

Three elderly people pass away from coronavirus in Jerusalem hospitals, bringing the death toll in Israel to 122.

Does the political ego come before the health of the citizens?

It's our politicians who are slaves to their careers and forget the welfare and health of the nation.

Youngest patient:

8-day-old baby infected with coronavirus

Infant from Beit Shemesh hospitalized after becoming the youngest patient to test positive for the coronavirus.

Shilo prays for coronavirus patients in Israel and around world

Attorney Nati Rom: 'We'll emerge from this global crisis so we can strengthen relationship and unity between Diaspora and Zionism.'

Javits Center field hospital: 110 Jews celebrate Pesach with OU

Students from Orthodox Union Jewish Learning on Campus Initiative provide Passover food, materials for patients alone at field hospital.

General closure from 5 pm

9,000 police, hundreds of soldiers deploy across country

Police to intensify enforcement with focus on checkpoints, inspections, patrols within cities, city exits and interurban space.

'The history of this pandemic will reflect the great mistakes'

Former US Secretary of Defense gives the Trump administration a D+ for its coronavirus response.

Lockdown ends in Wuhan — but the city is far from normal

Coronavirus: back to where it all began, while routine seems far away.

40-year-old woman passes away from coronavirus

Tamar Matrani, 40, dies of coronavirus. Samaria leader mourns: 'Terrible tragedy, they are one of the founding families.'

The pandemic poses a mortal threat to Western civilization

'Unity of the Torah scroll is turning the world upside down'

Arutz Sheva speaks with Rabbi Berel Junik on the new unity Torah scroll to stop COVID-19. 'We knew instantly this is the right thing to do.'

'It's hitting every block, every street, every family'

Arutz Sheva speaks with coordinator of Jewish organization which helps families dealing with loss. 'No limit to the craziness, the tragedy.'

Coronavirus in Israel: 11,868 confirmed cases, 2,000 recovered

Health Ministry reports rise in coronavirus cases, number of serious cases remains stable.

'This is one thing I can do, I'm not saving the world'

Jennifer Haller, 44, spoke about her participation in the trial of the first-ever COVID-19 vaccine. 'As easy as the regular flu shot.'

'They're sullying Kfar Chabad's name'

Kfar Chabad Committee demands Health Min. change how 'Kfar Chabad' cases are presented. 'No longer any infection, drop in number of cases'

'Jews are the richest people in the world, she should be proud'

Landlord to Scottish bagel shop owner: Coronavirus rent negotiation is ‘typical Jewish behavior.’

Watch: Khamenei criticizes West’s response to coronavirus

Iranian Supreme Leader commends Iranian people, criticizes the way the West has reacted to the pandemic.

Fatah: Israel responsible for spreading coronavirus

Senior member of Abbas' Fatah blames Israel for spreading coronavirus in PA territory.

Watch: How should you wash your hands?

American doctor explains how to wash your hands in a proper way that will reduce the risk of contracting coronavirus.

France extends lockdown until May 11

French President announces extension of virtual lockdown to curb the coronavirus outbreak.

Two deaths from coronavirus recorded in PA

The number of cases of coronavirus in the Palestinian Authority rises to 273.

The coronavirus bible & what Diaspora rabbis should be preaching

What should our leadership be telling us? Should they be talking about unity? Hear what Tzvi Fishman has to say about it.

Cabinet approves: Lockdown starting Tuesday evening

Cabinet unanimously approves lockdown for Seventh Day of Passover.

Trump: Plan to re-open economy almost complete

Trump says his administration is close to completing a plan to re-open economy which has been largely shut down due to coronavirus.

IDF not waiting: Soldiers to be permitted to take vacation

The IDF will gradually allow soldiers and fighters to take vacations starting next week.

Poll gives 40 seats to Likud, 8 to Yamina

Right-leaning bloc leaps to 64 seats, while Labor Party does not pass electoral threshold. Yamina strengthens by two seats.

CDC Director says he recommended states lock down in February

CDC Director Robert Redfield: 'CDC sent recommendations to Washington, California, New York and Florida recommending they expand mitigation'

Netanyahu: If we relax now, we will pay a heavy price

Prime Minister delivers statement on restrictions in place for last day of Passover. Lockdown from 5 tomorrow night until Thursday morning.

Could coronavirus crisis be over in 2 weeks?

Chairman of the Israeli Space Agency and the National Council for Research and Development says models show COVID-19 declines after 6 weeks.

Cuomo: The worst of coronavirus is over

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo provides coronavirus update, says worst is over if New Yorkers follow health guidelines.

Watch: A Land Under Lockdown

Is the world overreacting to coronavirus? How has it influenced the political arena?

Will Trump fire Dr. Fauci?

US President retweets call to fire health adviser following reports he waited to implement social distancing.

22 dead at Amsterdam Jewish nursing home

One fifth of all residents at Jewish nursing home die from coronavirus over one month.

Rabbi Melamed: 'Not hard days, challenging days'

Beit El yeshiva head talks about dealing with crisis: 'We keep distance and obey G-d's will, and don't meet with one another.'

NYT reports Mossad operation to help Israel fight coronavirus

Sheba Medical Center Director: 'Can you imagine Mount Sinai Hospital going to CIA for help?'

Lockdown on cities until Sunday

Government to approve new restrictions to prevent gatherings on last day of Passover, Mimouna holiday.

IDF Home Front Commander: 'Crisis will accompany us for a year'

Major General Tamir Yadai on aid to Jerusalem: 'We sent five companies to city, preparing to assist other authorities.'

World's oldest Jew passes away at 106

Chaim Goldberg of Vladivostok, Russia, was a WW2 veteran

New drive-thru virus testing center in Samaria

'Within weeks we'll test all residents of Samaria' says Yossi Dagan, Samaria Regional Council head.

Israeli team develops faster, cheaper, coronavirus test

Hebrew University researchers develop COVID-19 diagnostic test that uses common lab materials and is 10x faster than other tests.

Ashdod rabbi comes out against public prayer: 'Murderers'

Ashdod's Rabbi Yosef Sheinin says those who join group prayers are committing a 'serious sin,' considered as 'pursuing' the lives of others.

Strict lockdown on last day of Passover & Mimouna?

On Monday afternoon, the cabinet will vote on the strict lockdown demanded by the Health Ministry.

Returning to school: Distance learning and smaller classes

Education Min. Rafi Peretz presents plan for when schools reopen, says goal is to provide education and allow parents to return to work.